Bessent hits Newsom with 'walnut brain' jab in Davos clash
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mocked California Gov. Gavin Newsom during Davos coverage, saying Newsom has a 'brain the size of a walnut' and knows less about economics than Kamala Harris as part of the ongoing Trump–Newsom feud; the remarks came amid Newsom’s Davos activities and a canceled Trump-aligned appearance, with Bessent defending the administration as protecting ordinary retirees and hinting Newsom could be a 2028 contender.
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